Brussels 10.02.2023 “The European Union will step up its action to prevent irregular departures and loss of life, to reduce pressure on EU borders and on reception capacities, to fight against smugglers and to increase returns. This will be done by intensifying cooperation with countries of origin and transit through mutually beneficial partnerships. All migratory…
Tag: Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen visits Morocco
“Allow me first of all, as a friend of Morocco, to offer my condolences to the parents of little Rayan and, through you, as Head of Government, to all the people of Morocco. The entire world held its breath at the unfolding of this tragedy, in awe at the extraordinary efforts of the rescuers, in…
EU proposes ban on South Africa flights
Brussels 26.11.2021 Concerns over a new COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa have caused new wave of travel restrictions in Italy and Germany on Friday, November 26, as Brussels demands the EU-wide flight restrictions. (Image: illustration). The @EU_Commission will propose, in close coordination with Member States, to activate the emergency brake to stop air travel…
EU-Tunisia talks strengthen ties
Brussels 07.06.2021 Visiting Brussels on 4 June 2021, His Excellency Mr Kais Saied, the President of the Republic of Tunisia, held talks with His Excellency Mr Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, Her Excellency Ms Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission and His Excellency Mr David Maria Sassoli, the…
Green deal at heart of EU-Africa
Brussels 16.03.2021 “Africa is geopolitical priority for the EU. The EU-Africa Strategy is green and digital in the core of renewed partnership and sustainable recovery from COVID19. Priority on global solidarity and vaccines. With the Gulf States, we can promote a joined up approach and partnership” the EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen wrote. Africa is #geopolitical…
Africa: EU provides €100M for vaccination
“The EU continues to strengthen its partnership with the_African Union.Our actions speak for themselves: we provide €100M to @AfricaCDC to support vaccination campaigns. At global level EU doubling #COVAX contribution to €1 billion. We can only be safe together. #StrongerTogether” the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell wrote. The EU continues to strengthen its partnership with…
EU-AU meeting in Addis Ababa
Opening statement by President von der Leyen at the 10th EU-AU Commission-to-Commission meeting plenary session which took place on Feburary 26 in Addis-Ababa. Great to be back in Addis Ababa 🇪🇹 – this time with 20 Commissioners & EU High Representative @JosepBorrellF for the 🔟th Commission-to-Commission meeting between the European Union & @_AfricanUnion. #EUAfrica https://t.co/3gQrDc2Co7…
First Leyen official visit attributed to Africa
“During her first official visit outside Europe today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Ursula von der Leyen outlined her ambition to further strengthen the EU-Africa partnership, based on mutual respect, promoting sustainable development, peace and security as well as greater economic ties and tackling climate change. The visit comes ahead of next year’s EU-Africa Summit. https://twitter.com/juttaurpilainen/status/1203277226776682496?s=21 “Speaking in…
AFRICA DIPLOMATIC 